Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

It was almost the end of the year and things were busy, but fortunately Qin Yunhe recovered quickly.

That day, Qin Yunhe had just finished reviewing a case file when Liu Dianshi came in person to deliver the official document.

"My Lord, the Jinbiao case has been decided and the reply has been reviewed."

"So fast?" Qin Yunhe took it in surprise.

Qin Yunhe had learned about the review time before, and it usually takes at least a month. And for a case as complicated as this, it might take even longer.

However, it has only been about twenty days since the Jinbiao case was sent for review.

At the end of the year, all departments are busy with affairs, and I thought the decision would not be made until after the New Year.

"Perhaps it was because the case was too sensational, and the witnesses' testimonies were complete, so the verdict was made before the New Year. And he was ordered to be sent to the capital after the New Year to await execution."

Qin Yunhe nodded and opened the case file to take a closer look.

As expected, Jin Biao was eventually sentenced to Ling Chi, the eight-knife execution.

The rest were nothing serious, except that Mrs. Zhao was eventually sentenced to fifty strokes of the cane and exile for two thousand miles.

Qin Yunhe also knew that Mrs. Zhao's crime in this case was indeed serious, and he couldn't bear to do that to her because of her age.

Not to mention being exiled two thousand miles, even fifty beatings would be hard for Mrs. Zhao to endure.

However, since she had someone frame Yan Guixiang, if Qin Yunhe had not overturned the case for her, Yan Guixiang would have died. In terms of counter-indictment alone, Mrs. Zhao really deserved this punishment.

"Tell the clerk to copy the verdict and post it."

"Yes."

After Liu Dianshi finished speaking, he wanted to flatter Qin Yunhe, but he hesitated and finally did not speak.

Thinking about not fully supporting Qin Yunhe in investigating the case, he now really regretted it. Although it seemed that his boss didn't care too much, it was still frustrating to miss the opportunity to get along well with Shangguan at the first time.

He really didn't expect that the new official would try such a sensational case right after taking office.

The verdict and process of the Jin Biao case were soon reported back to Fuyu County.

In fact, when the registrar came back and told Wei Chengji the entire process of the trial, Wei Chengji broke out in a sweat when he heard about Jin Biao's numerous crimes.

He knew that Jin Biao's matter would be serious and not too small, but he did not expect it to develop to this point.

He had really underestimated Jin Biao and Qin Yunhe before. How could such two people appear under his rule?

When he recovered, he immediately ordered his subordinates to stop collecting all the donations that had not yet been collected.

He asked someone to grind ink and started writing letters to all the old friends and elders he could think of.

It's troublesome. This time the matter is really a bit troublesome.

This case has taken a big turn and is no longer just a false accusation.

If it really attracts the attention of the Censorate and the Inspector General, it will be troublesome if other things are discovered.

When he saw that the Censor had actually decided the sentence so quickly, Wei Chengji knew that the higher-ups must be very shocked by this matter.

He didn't dare live in Jin Biao's house anymore and had already moved back to the county government office. He was just glad that he didn't accept the house deed at that time.

When he came, he was still thinking that he had wasted quite a lot of time as a county magistrate. If he could make some achievements here with the help of Jin Biao, he might be able to be promoted at the end of his term.

Now, let alone promotion, he just hopes not to be demoted.

"Give orders to the yamen runners to be polite when they go out on the streets these days, and be more careful not to offend anyone who shouldn't be offended."

"Yes."

This Dianshi was the one who was in charge of compiling and submitting the case files of Yan Guixiang at that time. Apart from the county magistrate, he was the person with the greatest responsibility in this matter.

What he fears most now is that the magistrate will put the blame on him.

But if the county magistrate really wanted to push it, there was nothing he could do.

Once the details of the Jin Biao case spread in the county, the people were shocked. They could not imagine that Jin Biao, who was always known for his gentleness, kindness and benevolence, would do such a horrific thing.

He killed his mother and wife, and also killed so many innocent people.

"...He was acting like a bodhisattva before, donating money and medicine. I didn't expect him to be so cruel. That old lady Jin was really good to him..."

"…..His wives died unjustly. Yan Guixiang was really lucky. If the prosecutor hadn't discovered the trick, she would have died..."

"If you ask me, the one who was wronged the most was Yan Guixiang's adulterer. No, it was her brother who was beaten to death for doing nothing..." The man lowered his voice when he said this: "They said the magistrate was confused in judging the case. Maybe he accepted bribes..."

"Stop talking, didn't you hear that someone said something a few days ago and the bailiffs found a reason to arrest him?"

After hearing this, the man in front quickly shut his mouth and looked around to see if anyone was paying attention.

The news was spreading like wildfire on the streets, and naturally the Jin family also knew the whole story.

The Jin family no longer had any proper masters, and the servants in the family didn't know what to do. The brave ones immediately ran to dig up their indentures and ran away when they heard that Jin Biao was in trouble, while the timid ones stayed at home in fear all day long.

When Jin Biao was completely convicted, Jin's relatives and close relatives all heard the news and came to see if they could take advantage of it.

Jin Biao's second uncle is Jin Biao's closest relative, so he will naturally be the first to take over the Jin family's affairs.

When Second Uncle Jin first heard that Jin Biao had falsely accused Yan Guixiang of poisoning her, he didn't take it too seriously. He thought the matter was neither small nor big, and it was something that the Jin family could handle.

Later, it was reported that Jin Biao had poisoned his previous wives, and Uncle Jin began to feel that something was wrong. In fact, he didn't know whether Jin Biao had done these things.

But I didn't expect that the final result would be like this.

Even Old Mrs. Jin was killed by Jin Biao.

It's so scary when this matter gets out that even Uncle Jin can feel people looking at him strangely when he goes out.

Since the trial ended, the families of Yang and Zhang hired someone to move the graves of the two.

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After the verdict was passed on to Fuyu County, Yang Dalang still went to the prison in the hall in person.

Although the servants brought back news that Doctor Chen believed Yang was not poisoned, he still did not quite believe it when he thought of what Jin Biao had done. He wanted to ask his former brother-in-law in person how his sister died.

Jin Biao had lost his composure since he was exposed in court. Now that he knew the verdict, he didn't react much. He just sneered and went on to eat and drink.

It was not until Yang Dalang appeared in front of the prison door that he seemed a little restrained.

"Big brother..."

Yang Dalang couldn't help but frown when he heard this, but he was too lazy to correct him.

"Jin Biao, now that you've been convicted, I just hope you can tell me the truth, how did Zhen'er die?"

When Zhang Ben questioned him before and when Yan Guixiang scolded him, he didn't react at all. His cold-bloodedness was frightening.

But now, facing Yang Dalang, he finally felt sincere and painful: "Brother, Zhen'er really died of illness."

As if afraid that Yang Dalang would not believe him, he continued, "It's cold now, and she's not feeling well. I told her not to go and serve the old lady anymore, but she insisted on going. She insisted on going..."

Jin Biao grabbed the iron bars, tears slowly filling his eyes...

"No matter what, I will not hurt Zhen'er. At least Zhen'er really died of illness, really... Big brother, please believe me. I won't lie to you..."

Yang Dalang looked at him for a long time.

The two people looked at each other, one eagerly hoping that the other would believe, and the other examining him deeply.

Finally, Yang Dalang stopped talking and turned away.

Jin Biao looked at Yang Dalang's gradually departing back, wiped away his tears, and tears filled his eyes again.

He remembered the first time he met the cute little girl, she called him "Brother Jin" softly.

Thinking that she had finally grown up to be his bride.

Thinking of her wedding night, she felt shy and her face turned red.

Thinking of how she looked pale every time she was unwell makes me feel distressed and helpless.

I remember watching her embroider a purse for him.

Remembering him helping her string beads

……

If only she had listened to him and not gone to see the old lady.

He knew she was afraid.

She was afraid that the old lady would find another excuse to criticize him...